Linked Genes Always Exhibit

Question

Linked genes always exhibit:
A) phenotypes that are similar.
B) recombination frequencies of less than 50%.
C) homozygosity when involved in a testcross.
D) a greater number of recombinant offspring than parental offspring when involved in a testcross.
E) a lack of recombinant offspring when a heterozygous parent is involved in a testcross.

Accepted Answer

Linked genes exhibit recombination frequencies of less than 50% because they are located close to each other on the same chromosome, reducing the likelihood of crossing over between them.